FP&A Analyst

Position Overview

A growing precision manufacturing organization is seeking an FP&A Analyst to join its finance team. This is a highly visible role supporting finance leadership and cross-functional teams across operations and production.

This position is ideal for someone who is analytical, systems-oriented, and enjoys transforming raw ERP data into meaningful business insights. The company is looking for someone with a strong data and reporting mindset rather than a purely accounting-focused background.

The organization has robust ERP data available, but reporting capabilities are currently underutilized. This role will help bridge the gap between systems and finance by improving reporting, identifying profitability trends, and supporting operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Data & Systems Analysis

• Extract, manipulate, and analyze large datasets from ERP systems
• Clean and structure complex or underutilized data into actionable reporting
• Build and enhance reporting related to:
  • Margins
  • Product profitability
  • Customer profitability
  • Operational performance metrics

Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis

• Support product costing and variance analysis (standard vs. actual costs)
• Analyze COGS and inventory activity to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Assist in developing and improving cost models to enhance gross margins

FP&A & Financial Reporting

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare financial reporting and performance analysis
• Provide financial insights to support strategic business decisions

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with operations, purchasing, and production teams
• Support pricing analysis, capital investment evaluations, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business analysis
• Strong ERP systems experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with data extraction, reporting, and analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing industry experience
• Exposure to cost accounting
• Experience improving or building reporting from imperfect or incomplete datasets